1
as in buzzing
marked by much life, movement, or activity
was rather overwhelmed by the vibrant environment of the big city
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2
as in ringing
marked by conspicuously full and rich sounds or tones
a throaty, vibrant singing voice
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Recent Examples of vibrant
View gallery - 5 images In a particularly vibrant nightlife precinct of Shenzhen, in China, the main attraction may be a massive landlocked cruise ship that's been turned into hotels, bars and restaurants.
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New Atlas, 8 May 2026
The moody primary, with its vibrant pop of citron from Eny Lee Parker’s Petal rug, features a double-arched walnut headboard with a wine-and-moss botanical tapestry inset.
—Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 8 May 2026
Quirky independent shops, farm-to-table restaurants and bakeries — plus a vibrant LGBTQ scene — make Northampton worth a visit, or hop across the Connecticut River and hike a portion of the New England Trail through the north woods.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
The new console also has a much better screen (even if the smaller and less sharp OLED Switch's screen is slightly more vibrant), and the Joy-Con 2 controllers double as mice.
—Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 8 May 2026
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New Atlas, 8 May 2026
The moody primary, with its vibrant pop of citron from Eny Lee Parker’s Petal rug, features a double-arched walnut headboard with a wine-and-moss botanical tapestry inset.
—Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 8 May 2026
Quirky independent shops, farm-to-table restaurants and bakeries — plus a vibrant LGBTQ scene — make Northampton worth a visit, or hop across the Connecticut River and hike a portion of the New England Trail through the north woods.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
The new console also has a much better screen (even if the smaller and less sharp OLED Switch's screen is slightly more vibrant), and the Joy-Con 2 controllers double as mice.
—Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vibrant
Adjective
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Along my walkway and all over my neighborhood, nasturtium flowers are opening like bright orange suns, fragrant lavender is attracting buzzing bees, and rosemary bushes are beginning to brighten with baby blue flowers.—
Senior Food Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2026
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Drawing inspiration from both family recipes and a buzzing street food culture, Ngon’s dishes are vibrant and packed with flavor.—
Nathanael Gassett,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Hana liked it enough to take some home, which in the Test Kitchen is a ringing endorsement!—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 Apr. 2026
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At the moment, Breslow has its ringing endorsement.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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With his decision made, Kerr will have a busy summer.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
10 May 2026
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The quick turnaround was a whirlwind for Griffin, who bolted from Westchester to the busy downtown Brooklyn streets.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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Areas that do receive rain from round two will receive it for a much shorter duration.—
Cutter Martin,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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The second one, the one that exploded in Carter’s hands, was round with paper around it and about the size of a baseball.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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Saugatuck Another hot spot in the western part of the state, Saugatuck has something for every type of traveler, with six beaches, a thriving art scene, and several breweries.—
Katy Spratte Joyce,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2026
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My father came to Chicago in 1947, met my mother and began a thriving tailoring enterprise that was known throughout the city, suburbs and Midwest.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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Any changes to the policy will probably draw strong challenges from within the LAPD and the Los Angeles Police Protective League, the powerful union that represents the city’s rank-and-file officers.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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Yet the world’s most powerful economy’s been dragged down by nonstop layoffs.—
Solo Ceesay,
Rolling Stone,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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Frying is an art, perhaps plied nowhere with such efficiency and aplomb as at this lively lunch counter, where the very air seems to crackle and the scent of pork incites the blood.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Lochte, 41, was one of the faces of swimming during the heights of his career, with major sponsorships, endorsements and appearances on TV shows displaying his lively personality.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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The sound bath and a chiming bell provide a resonant echo in which attendees visibly relax, most with their eyes closed.—
Paula L. Woods,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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With America celebrating its 250th anniversary in 2026, there has never been a more resonant time to walk it.—
Cameron Sperance,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2026
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“Vibrant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vibrant. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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